Christian Aid/CAFOD

Both of these aid charities are particularly concerned with supporting overseas communities in hardship.

They are both members of the Disasters Aid Committee.
http://www.dec.org.uk/

CAFOD is the special Roman Catholic aid charity.
http://cafod.org.uk/

Christian Aid is the generic charity
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/

Collections are made during the year, including family fast days and sales of goods to raise the much-needed funds.